Lifestyles
Squad looks toward future
Participants of the Prince Edward Volunteer Rescue Squad’s (PEVRS) 50th anniversary celebration held Saturday at Fuqua Lower School…
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Honoring King through service
“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is: ‘What are you doing for others?’” This message by Civil Rights…
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‘This must become true’
Van Petty, a pastor who served on the Cumberland County Board of Supervisors, worked regionally with the Virginia…
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The Polar Science Express
Three young inquiring minds took a trip to The Arctic on Sunday afternoon without even leaving Farmville, courtesy…
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2018: A year in review
The year 2018 was memorable in more ways than one. The photos shown here by Herald reporters and…
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Toys, cheer to those in need
More than 200 children experienced a Christmas Eve to remember, thanks to volunteers with the Carl U. Eggleston…
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Creating season’s greetings
The FreshBoyzClub and Fresh Boys Junior invited the community to join them this past weekend in making Christmas…
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Holiday reminiscing
As Donna Strother Deekens recounts a few of the stories she remembers most about being a Snow Queen…
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Workshop of wonder
More than 400 children and families throughout the region participated in the Longwood Center for the Visual Arts’…
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A big day for small business
A variety of area businesses participated in Small Business Saturday this past weekend, and at least one Farmville…
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Cumberland Christmas Mother in need
The Cumberland Community Christmas Mother Committee is in the final stages preparing for the upcoming distribution dates and…
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Waterworks announces cast
You may think you know Snow White’s story, a tale of a jealous queen who orders the murder…
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Creating Christmas joy
A “Stuff the Truck” event, sponsored by Haley of Farmville, Inc., was held Sunday at Walmart on Peery…
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‘Carrying the tradition’
A celebration of the 243rd anniversary of the United States Marine Corps (USMC) held at Charley’s Waterfront Cafe…
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‘That’s called integrity’
A crowd that spanned generations of dedicated volunteers and supporters gathered Sunday afternoon in Buckingham County at the…
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Eliminating hunger — one bowl at a time
On Sunday the Citizen Leadership and Social Justice Education Departments at Longwood University and Robert Russa Moton Museum…
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Serving the service members
The Farmville Fire Department Auxiliary celebrated its 70th year, and the community got to celebrate an organization that…
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The love arrived in Buckingham
More than a thousand people came to Dillwyn and participated in the Bringing the Love to Buckingham event…
Church & Community
Sunday morning bell rings
In recent months, you may have heard a bell ringing at approximately 10:55 a.m. Sunday mornings from the…
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Fall Festival fun
Sounds of joy filled the air as children ran, played, explored and enjoyed tasty treats at the inaugural…
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A family affair
A good number of friends and families spent a mild Saturday evening at the Five County Fair in…
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A challenge accepted
The lip-sync challenge that has been sweeping the nation from one local law enforcement agency to another officially…
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Honoring the forgotten
Known as the forgotten war, more Americans gave their lives during World War I than the Korean and…
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Barbells, brews, being together
Between 40 to 50 people gathered at the portion of the High Bridge Trail behind Merk’s Place and…
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A best friend awaits
Bear Creek Lake was teeming with people Sunday afternoon as an abundance of fun opportunities were available to…
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A new start
Hampden-Sydney College freshmen were greeted with lovely weather and friendly staff as they moved into their dorms Thursday,…
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Moving on up
Hundreds of incoming freshmen students moved into dormitories at Longwood University on Thursday, while family members and friends…